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14 of the Best Valentine’s Day Deals 2022

By Dorie Chevlen and Jordan Thomas
Updated February 9, 2022
14 of the Best Valentine’s Day Deals 2022
Photos: Wirecutter

Whether you’re a die-hard romantic or a total Hallmark cynic, chances are, there’s still at least one person you’ll want to treat this Valentine’s Day. But don’t stress if you can’t afford a dozen long-stemmed roses, diamonds, or dinner from a Michelin-star restaurant—you can still snag a great gift without breaking the bank. The Wirecutter Deals team has pulled together the best deals on some of our favorite gift ideas so you can say “I love you” without courting financial doom. And who knows, you may even find something here to spoil yourself with!

The best Valentine’s Day deals

Two tumblers and a full sized wine insulated bottle from the Winsulator Gift Set.
Photo: Brumate

If your Valentine has a penchant for picnics—or just loves a roadie beverage—upgrade their experience with Brümate’s Winesulator gift set. This colorful tumbler pair and 25-ounce wine canteen are sturdily built, perfect for keeping drinks contained and chilled. Down to $65 when you use the code WIRECUTTER, the insulated tumblers include flip-top lids that make it nearly impossible to spill (even when challenged by my wild gesticulations and general clumsiness). And just in case it doesn’t do the job for you, the set is protected by Brümate’s lifetime warranty.

Read our blog post about the best Valentine's Day gifts for her.

Our pick for best digital photo frame, the aura mason, displaying a picture of a dog.
Photo: Michael Murtaugh

If you have an abundance of photos featuring you and your sweetheart hidden in the digital graveyard of your phone, but you actually like most of them, then consider giving a digital photo frame display that rotates through thousands of pictures. Our favorite from Aura Mason is easy to set up and has a sharp, vivid display. The attractive frame (available in two finishes at the deal price) works seamlessly on both Android and iOS through a proprietary app. Anyone with access to your account can upload photos via the app, and they’ll show up in the frame—a great way to share fresh images with faraway friends and family.

Read our review of the best digital photo frames.

A thin and a regular black silicone ring from Groove Life.
Photo: Sarah Kobos

The bonds of marriage are strong, but sometimes the natural tendency to lose or damage jewelry is stronger. A silicone ring is a great option—whether you’re working out, traveling, or swimming, everyone will still see that your spouse (or you, for that matter) is spoken for. Groove Life’s rings ranked among our favorite silicone rings from testing: A ridged lining inside the band promotes air circulation around the finger, and its slight stretch provides maximum comfort. It also comes in a large selection of colors—many of which are discounted when you use the code WIRECUTTER at checkout—to suit your gift recipient’s style.

Read our review of the best silicone rings.

A variety of wine bottles from Wine Access Wine Club.
Photo: Rozette Rago

If your special someone likes wine but doesn’t like wandering around the liquor store seeking a good bottle, a wine subscription makes the perfect gift. Wine Access was one of the most impressive options we tested, with the best blend of the elements you should seek in a wine club: transparency, great customer service, good-quality vino, and lots of information about what you’re drinking. Your gift recipient can choose between all reds or a mix of styles, and if they love what they tried, they can buy the bottle à la carte from Wine Access’s online shop.

Read our review of the best wine clubs.

A flower arrangement from Urbanstems Flower Delivery.
Photo: Michael Murtaugh

Creative they may not be, but you simply can’t go wrong with flowers on Valentine’s Day. Put a spin on the classic with a bouquet from Urbanstems, whose selections are more modern and chic than those of any other online flower delivery service we’ve tested. They stay alive longer than most, too. Plus, ordering is a breeze, and you can choose to add a vase, chocolates, or candies for an extra fee. All of it is 20% off when you use the code WIRECUTTER at checkout, a rare opportunity and a deal well worth your while.

Read our review of the best online flower delivery services.

A person shown sitting up in bed reading a book.
Photo: Sarah Kobos

A weighted blanket should feel like the combined sensation of a tender hug and a cat sitting on your lap: warm, cozy, and just a little constricting. One of our favorites is the Baloo Weighted Blanket. Unlike other weighted blankets, it can go right into the washer and dryer, and we appreciate that it looks just like a comforter (to complete the look, you can even buy a linen duvet cover for it). And it’s big enough that if you’re giving it to someone you love, you can snuggle under it together. It usually sells for $169, so this is a great deal.

Read our review of the best weighted blanket.

Three bags of ground coffee in different, colorful prints by Atlas Coffee Club.
Photo: Michael Murtaugh

Wirecutter has tested and enjoyed plenty of coffee subscription services, but for the caffeine fiend with a curious palate, you can’t do better than a subscription to Atlas Coffee Club. Each month’s delivery comes from a different country, including less expected sources such as India, Nicaragua, and Peru. Since Atlas works directly with local farmers, it’s also able to experiment with how the beans are produced; one recent project lauded by Wirecutter editor Ben Keough used anaerobic fermentation to extract more unusual flavors from a rare Indian coffee. Each monthly (or twice monthly; you can select either) 12-ounce delivery includes a postcard with fun facts about that country’s coffee industry, and your gift recipient can choose their roast and grind preferences. Plus, right now you can get 50% off the usual price and free shipping on the first shipment.

Read our review of coffee subscriptions.

A person with a hand in a pocket of their Girlfriend Collective Gazelle Shorts, the elastic waist of the shorts visible.
Photo: Girlfriend Collective

Among Wirecutter’s favorite shorts, the Gazelle pair from Girlfriend Collective is great for hot weather or hot workouts thanks to its sweat-wicking material and slightly roomy cut. It’s also super comfortable, and its zippered pockets handily transport earbuds, phones, and keys. Girlfriend Collective is relatively size-inclusive (these shorts are available in up to size 6XL) and committed to sustainability (the shorts also divert 29 water bottles from landfills). Usually, the Gazelle pair sells for $62, so $46 marks a significant price reduction.

A person standing with their hand on their hip, wearing the Girlfriend Collective Compressive High-Rise Legging.
Photo: Girlfriend Collective

Whether you’re going on runs or just want to look like you plan to, leggings are a great sartorial choice, and the Compressive High-Rise Legging from Girlfriend Collective is one of Wirecutter’s favorites for the job. The stretchy fabric, which is made from recycled water bottles, is midweight, breathable, and compressive without feeling restrictive. The leggings come in sizes from XXS to 6XL, and in non-basic colors like moss green, plum purple, and dark blue. The small internal pocket isn’t big enough for a phone, but it works well for stashing smaller items like keys.

Read our review of the best leggings.

A photo book from Mixbook, shown with a picture of a couple on the cover.
Photo: Erin Lodi

You and your sweetie likely have plenty of wonderful photos together that you never see since they’re hidden in the chaos of your phone or laptop. Gathering them all into one physical album makes a special gift, and the best way to do so is with Mixbook: Of all the photo book services we tested, it offers the best book-building experience, with pretty design options and color-accurate photo quality. Mixbook offers regular sales at up to 50% off, but during those promos most options aren’t truly half off, so this flat 40% sale on its square-book offerings is one of the better discounts we’ve seen. Just make sure to add the code SQUAREBOOKS40 to your cart to activate the savings. Shipping adds $9.

Read our review of the best photo book services.

Top view of a table with a hot pot in the middle and a variety of ingredients around it.
Photo: Fly By Jing

Fly by Jing Hot Pot Base
Deal price: 25% off with code WIRECUTTER (before shipping)

No longer available at the deal price.

For a sexy date or a cozy family dinner, hot pot is a great bet, the act of cooking meat and vegetables in simmering broth literally bringing everyone together. To make the event a little easier, we love the delicious broth base from Fly by Jing. According to supervising editor Marilyn Ong, the base offers a “nice blend of depth, acid, and that numbing mala sensation from the pepper.” She recommends it for “any and all spicy hot pot lovers.” This deal improves the more you buy, with the price dropping to $51 when you add four to cart.

A person wearing a navy blue Naadam Essential sweater.
Photo: Rozette Rago

Naadam $75 Cashmere Sweater for Him
Deal price: $75; $10 shipping charge waived when you use code WIRECUTTER

No longer available at the deal price.

The luxurious Naadam Essential sweater makes a great gift because not only will it look handsome on your love but it will also look great on you when you borrow it. While testing cashmere sweaters, we particularly appreciated the Essential’s smooth yet supple feel and very reasonable price. The Essential fits with just enough room in the body and arms to be comfortable, yet it’s formfitting enough not to look boxy. With 14 colors and a wide range of sizes to choose from, you’re likely to find just the right sweater for your special person.

Read our review of the best cashmere sweaters.

A Koala Crate kids craft subscription box, open showing the contents of the box.
Photo: Kyle Fitzgerald

Koala Crate or Kiwi Crate
Deal price: $12 (50% off the first month of either activity crate) with code WIRECUTTER

No longer available at the deal price.

A gift that will thrill your young gift recipient and their harried parents equally, the Koala Crate (for ages 3 to 5) and the Kiwi Crate (for ages 5 to 8) are the top picks in our guide to kids craft subscription boxes. These kits offer vibrant, novel creative projects, many of them inspired by science and engineering. And the included booklets contain clear directions for the “grown-up assistant,” as well as info on what developmental skills the project utilizes and a fair warning about how messy it will be.

Read our review of the best kids craft subscription boxes.

About your guides

Dorie Chevlen

Dorie Chevlen

Dorie Chevlen is a staff writer from Youngstown, Ohio, now living in Los Angeles. She has worked as a copy editor, fact checker, and sandwich maker, but this is probably her favorite gig. Her writing has also been published in Science, Slate, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. She has been called—both flatteringly and not—“a lot.”

Jordan Thomas

Jordan Thomas

Deals Writer

Jordan Thomas is a deals writer for Wirecutter. When she’s not scouring the web to find the best deals for the site and the daily deals newsletter, you can usually find her cooking elaborate meals or losing magnificently at trivia.

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